Sennheiser evolutionwireless G3, Short Manual

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evolution G3 shortguide • 2009 7
Next to the display - just above the transmitter antenna - is a small wheel. This wheel is used to change and
adjust levels and the parameters of the transmitter. Please note that the microphone is suited with a protection
ring (available in different colours) to avoid changes caused by non-intentionally pressing the control buttons.
If necessary turn the ring to uncover the wheel, making changes possible.
Adjust the microphone input sensitivity of the transmitter
You are actually ready now; however, two more things need to be adjusted correctly in order to obtain maximum reliability and
sound quality: We recommend you to change frequency on both transmitter and receiver (more on this below) and to adjust
the sensitivity of the transmitter audio input to fit the actual use of the microphone.
The audio input must be adjusted to match the sound level spoken, sung or played into the microphone. Factory setting is
made to suit normal use, however, if you want to make certain that the level is OK or you want to change the parameters for
whatever reason, you can test and change the transmitter sensitivity level by proceeding as follows:
The display at the side of the microphone body shows an AF BAR graph to the left. This indicates the level of sound that you
speak or sing into the microphone.
Hold the microphone in your left hand, be certain that you can see the display and touch the control wheel by the right 1.
hand thumb.
Gently press the wheel into the body 2. , as if it was a button (it works similar to the SET button on the BodyPack
transmitter).
You have now entered the operating main menu of the transmitter. You might be in luck that the menu will show
“Sensitivity”, but if not, repeatedly turn the wheel clock or counterclockwise until “Sensitivity” appears on the display.
(If you get lost press ON/OFF briefly and start over).
Press the wheel into the body 3. (SET) again to enter the Sensitivity menu.
If you are doing this for the first time, the factory setting of level will be “-18 dB”, which is usable for a wide range of
purposes.
You can, however, make changes by turning the wheel (UP/DOWN). Every time you turn you will adjust the level in 6 4.
dB steps. The higher negative number, the less sensitive or “deaf” you will make the microphone. Every person has his
own personal sound level when singing or speaking. Try -30 dB for singing if you have a powerful voice, and change it
again if this will not be enough. You can go down to -48 dB. This, however, is normally used for powerful instrumental
sounds. -18 or -12 will often work fine for a speaker or gentle singing.
Bear in mind that the distance from the mouth to the microphone head is of decisive importance. It is important that
the microphone is constantly kept in the same distance to the mouth (or other sound source). Avoid using “0” (only
suitable for extremely weak sound sources).
The easiest way for you to adjust the sensitivity level might be when the transmitter is connected to the receiver. You
are then able to look at the receiver display’s AF level. Say or sing something into the microphone and look at the AF
BAR graph. Turn the wheel up or down until the AF BAR graph has an almost full deflection or stay in the upper 1/3.
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